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Posted on 03/01/2024

Another Property Sold - 16314 Hidden Horse Way, Myakka City, FL 34251

Picturesque country home in Sarasota Ranch Club! Situated on over 9 acres, this stunning custom home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, salt water pool/spa, pond, barn with 4 stalls and 2 paddocks, 3 car garage, solid wood floors, wrap around porch, board and batten walls and custom millwork throughout, including tongue and groove cypress ceilings, plus a large bonus room upstairs, mud room, laundry room and tons of storage. The entire property is fenced and the owners have meticulously maintained the home with recent updates including new roofs on both the house and barn (2021), hurricane garage doors (2022), hurricane panels...

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Myakka City

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Posted on 02/29/2024

723 Jungle Queen Way, Longboat Key, FL 34228 now has a new price of $2,850,000!

Here's your opportunity to live in an exclusive canal front oasis where you can enjoy outdoor living with no neighbors in your back yard. This spectacular custom home was conceived and constructed for the builder's personal use and the quality is second to none, including steel reinforced concrete block construction, barrel tile roof, Anderson impact windows and sliding doors, gorgeous Sapele wood flooring, oversized garage, and even blueprints for a future elevator in a premeasured stack currently serving as additional closet space. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, this home has plenty of room for family and visitors alike....

Posted on 02/25/2024

Understanding the difference between assessed value & fair market value

As you venture into the world of real estate, you may hear...

Fair Market Value

Assessed Value

Posted on 02/25/2024

2322 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239 now has a new price of $1,850,000!

Newly COMPLETED and FURNISHED "MODERN" on Siesta Drive! Why wait when the design, build and finishes have already been completed? This stunning custom home features a wide-open floor plan with sight lines to the beautiful back yard from most rooms. Enjoy 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & large powder room, all with floating vanities, interior laundry room, kitchen island and a separate butler's pantry. The primary closet is oversized and features a custom closet system. The fenced yard surrounds the huge saltwater POOL & SPA and outdoor shower, providing privacy in your south facing back yard which enjoys plenty of Florida sunshine...

Posted on 02/18/2024

Home Selling Strategies: What to Do With Multiple Offers

If you’re selling your home, the idea of getting multiple offers to buy might seem like an ideal scenario. However, managing multiple offers can be complicated and even stressful. Working with a real estate agent will help you figure out the best course of action, but so will understanding your options. Here are some choices you can make...

Posted on 02/15/2024

Another Property Sold - 2513 Constitution Boulevard, Sarasota, FL 34231

Looking to set sail for the intercoastal waterway in your kayak or paddleboard from your own backyard, then this beautifully remodeled waterfront home in Phillippi Gardens fits the bill. Complete with your own private seawall with an access ladder to the water's edge, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath pool home has been completely updated with a seamless metal roof (2019), hurricane impact and energy efficient windows (2020), wood look plank tile throughout the entire house, hurricane panels for sliders, huge circular paver driveway (2020), hurricane impact garage door (2021), new pool motor (2023), tankless water heater, AC (2019), updated kitchen...

Posted on 02/12/2024

2322 Siesta Drive, Sarasota, FL 34239 is now new to the market!

Newly COMPLETED and FURNISHED MODERN! Why wait to build when the design, build and finishes have already been completed? This stunning custom home features a wide-open floor plan with sight lines to the beautiful back yard from most rooms. Enjoy 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths & large powder room, all with floating vanities, interior laundry room, kitchen island and a separate butler's pantry. The primary closet is oversized and features a custom closet system. The fenced yard surrounds the huge saltwater POOL & SPA and outdoor shower, providing privacy in your south facing back yard which enjoys plenty of Florida sunshine year-round!...

Posted on 02/11/2024

Why you should consider home designing software

Home designing software has become a popular way for...

Home Designing Software

Home Design Software

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Posted on 02/04/2024

A basic guide to smart home ideas

Smart home technology has delighted many recently. Life...

Smart Home

Smart Home Technology

Posted on 02/02/2024

16314 Hidden Horse Way, Myakka City, FL 34251 is now new to the market!

Picturesque country home in Sarasota Ranch Club! Situated on over 9 acres, this stunning custom home offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, 2 half baths, salt water pool/spa, pond, barn with 4 stalls and 2 paddocks, 3 car garage, solid wood floors, wrap around porch, board and batten walls and custom millwork throughout, including tongue and groove cypress ceilings, plus a large bonus room upstairs, mud room, laundry room and tons of storage. The entire property is fenced and the owners have meticulously maintained the home with recent updates including new roofs on both the house and barn (2021), hurricane garage doors (2022), hurricane panels...

Posted on 01/21/2024

Cool off your utility bills with these extreme heat tips

Extreme heat can cause a plethora of problems for both...

Posted on 01/20/2024

Video Tour - 723 Jungle Queen Way, Longboat Key, FL 34228

Here's your opportunity to live in an exclusive canal front oasis where you can enjoy outdoor living with no neighbors in your back yard. This spectacular custom home was conceived and constructed for the builder's personal use and the quality is second to none, including steel reinforced concrete block construction, barrel tile roof, Anderson impact windows and sliding doors, gorgeous Sapele wood flooring, oversized garage, and even blueprints for a future elevator in a premeasured stack currently serving as additional closet space. With 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths and 2 half baths, this home has plenty of room for family and visitors alike....